What rocket is launching Hinotori?

Hinotori is launching on the Mu-3S.

Who is launching Hinotori?

Hinotori is being launched by Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, a government launch provider.

Where is Hinotori launching from?

Hinotori is launching from Mu Center at Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.

What orbit is Hinotori heading to?

Hinotori is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Is the Mu-3S reusable?

No — the Mu-3S is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the Mu-3S flown?

The Mu-3S has launched 4 times to date, with 4 successful flights.

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Hinotori

Name: Hinotori — Mu-3S
Start: 1981-02-21T00:30:00Z
End: 1981-02-21T00:30:00Z
Location: Mu Center

Heliophysics

Success

Institute of Space and Astronautical Science(ISAS)Government

Mu-3SLEOorbit

Overview

A satellite for the study of solar flares during solar maximum

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#2,409

ISAS Mission

#18

Pad Launch

#13

Location Launch

#18

Designator

1981-017

Launch Window

NET

Feb 21, 1981, 12:30 AM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Mu Center

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

4mo 23d

Wikipedia Map

Uchinoura Space Center, Japan

The Uchinoura Space Center is a space launch facility in the Japanese town of Kimotsuki, Kagoshima Prefecture. All of Japan's scientific satellites were launched from Uchinoura prior to the M-V launch vehicles being decommissioned in 2006. It continues to be used for suborbital launches, stratospheric balloons and has also been used for the Epsilon orbital launch vehicle. Additionally, the center has antennas for communication with interplanetary space probes.

Timezone

Asia/Tokyo

Local Launch Time

Feb 21, 1981, 9:30 AM

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

31.2519, 131.0819

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Frequently asked questions

Mu-3S Specs

The Mu, also known as M, was a series of Japanese solid-fuelled carrier rockets, which were launched from Uchinoura between 1966 and 2006. Originally developed by Japan's Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Mu rockets were later operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency following ISAS becoming part of it.

Length

23.8 m

Diameter

1.41 m

Launch Mass

49 t

Thrust

2,150 kN

Capacity

300 kg

Reusable

Maiden Flight

1980

Fastest Turnaround

11mo 29d

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Consecutive Success

Maiden flight: Feb 17, 1980

Wikipedia

Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

ISAS is a Japanese national research organization of astrophysics using rockets, astronomical satellites and interplanetary probes which played a major role in Japan's space development.

Total Launches

Successful

Failed

Pending

Consecutive Success

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Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Mu Center

Uchinoura Space Center, Japan

Frequently asked questions

What rocket is launching Hinotori?

Who is launching Hinotori?

Where is Hinotori launching from?

What orbit is Hinotori heading to?

Is the Mu-3S reusable?

How many times has the Mu-3S flown?

What is the Hinotori mission?